Plastic Surgery Arts of New Jersey Breast Implant Choices
A breast implant has an exterior sac or implant shell made of silicone, a rubber-like substance. The implant is filled with silicone gel or saline.
MemoryGelTM Breast Implants | Saline Breast Implants |
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FDA Approved | FDA Approved |
Filled with Mentor’s proprietary silicone gel — MemoryGel — that holds together uniformly while retaining the natural give that resembles breast tissue. | Filled with a saltwater solution similar to the fluid that makes up most of the human body; slightly firmer feel. |
Set fill volume. | Flexible fill volume, allowing the surgeon to adjust the volume during the procedure. |
Three projection options: Moderate, Moderate Plus, High Profile. | Three projection options: Moderate, Moderate Plus, High Profile. |
Two shell surfaces available: smooth and textured. | Two shell surfaces available: smooth and textured. |
Slightly larger incision size with various options for incision placement. | Smaller incision size with various options for incision placement. |
Covered by Mentor’s standard or Enhanced Advantage Limited Warranty and lifetime replacement policy. | Covered by Mentor’s standard or Enhanced Advantage Limited Warranty and lifetime replacement policy. |